Sun Xiang will leave PSV (PSV.nl)

PSV’s Football Director Stan Valckx has told <L CODE="C01">Sun Xiang</L> and his agent that PSV will not extend the loan deal with the Chinese defender. Sun joined PSV from Shanghai Shenhua during the January transfer window on a six-month loan until the end of the season with the club being given the option to sign him for a further three seasons, but PSV have now decided not to take up their option.
25-year-old left-footed full back Sun became the first Chinese footballer to play in the Dutch league and also in the UEFA Champions League in PSV's 1-0 win against Arsenal. Sun, the twin brother of footballer Ji, who enjoys a great popularity in China, played at left back or in midfield. Sun is currently with the Chinese team, who are preparing for tomorrow’s friendly with Thailand in Bangkok.